JULY 28, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
WASHINGTON NATIONALS 71-91 · 4TH IN NL EAST
71-91 · 4TH IN NL EAST
What If ... the Nationals hadn't traded Jesús Luzardo and others for Sean Doolittle and Ryan Madson? Maybe the Nats wouldn't have needed to sign Jon Lester in the offseason. And perhaps they don't secure the 2019 title without Doolittle.
MLB Trade Deadline 2021: Latest on Max Scherzer's preferred destinations, live updates, news, rumors, transactions The 2021 Major League Baseball trade deadline is at 4 p.m. ET on Friday. Ken Rosenthal, Jayson Stark, Britt Ghiroli, Jim Bowden and our othe...
JULY 28, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Wheeler expected to start for Philadelphia against Washington
The Nationals will start Patrick Corbin on Wednesday and the Phillies are expected to counter with Zack WheelerJULY 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Rosenthal: Max Scherzer prefers NL West contenders, sources say, and pace of talks accelerating Other teams also are in the mix for Max Scherzer, but sources say the Padres, Dodgers and Giants are emerging as the leading contenders.
JULY 28, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Rosenthal: Max Scherzer prefers NL West contenders, sources say, and pace of talks is accelerating Other teams also are in the mix for Scherzer, but sources say the Padres, Dodgers and Giants are emerging as the leading contenders.
JULY 28, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Nats beat Phillies 6-4 after Turner leaves because of COVID
Trea Turner singled and scored in the first inning for the Washington Nationals before being pulled from their 6-4 win over Philadelphia because of a positive COVID-19 testJULY 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Pair of 3-run HRs propel Nats to W vs. Phils PHILADELPHIA -- Hours after receiving some clarity -- albeit in the form of bad news -- on one of their star pitchers, the Nationals were le...
JULY 28, 2021 • MLB.COM
Victor Robles - Battling back tightness Robles was removed from Tuesday's win over the Phillies with tightness in the right side of his lower back, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.
Impact Robles went 0-for-3 with a walk and a run before being lifted during the middle of his at-bat in the ninth inning. Manager Dave Martinez labeled the removal a precaution, so the outfielder should be considered day-to-day.
JULY 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Trea Turner is removed from game after testing positive for the coronavirus Trea Turner, 28, singled in his first at-bat before heading straight down the tunnel after scoring a run. His vaccination status was unknown...
JULY 28, 2021 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM
LEADING OFF: Turner, Yelich out with COVID-19, Judge returns
COVID-19 continues to impact major league rosters more than 16 months after spring training was shut down in 2020 because of the coronavirusJULY 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Harper hits inside-the-park HR vs. Nats PHILADELPHIA -- Bryce Harper earned this one. Harper crushed a ball to deep center field in the fifth inning Tuesday night against the Natio...
JULY 28, 2021 • MLB.COM
Nats star Turner tests positive for COVID-19, exits game
Washington Nationals shortstop Trea Turner has left the game against the Philadelphia Phillies in the first inning after testing positive for COVID-19JULY 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Nationals' Trea Turner tests positive for COVID-19 Washington Nationals shortstop Trea Turner has tested positive for COVID-19, the team announced Tuesday. Turner left Tuesday's game against...
JULY 28, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Trea Turner - Tests positive for COVID-19 Turner was removed from Tuesday's game against the Phillies after testing positive for COVID-19, Maria Torres of The Athletic reports.
Impact Turner's removal from Tuesday's game after the top of the first inning fueled trade rumors and injury speculation, but he instead tested positive for coronavirus and was immediately pulled per MLB protocols. The 27-year-old will be away from the team for the near future until he clears the health and safety protocols.
JULY 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
The Nationals' Stephen Strasburg will have season-ending surgery for thoracic outlet syndrome Stephen Strasburg has pitched less than 30 innings since signing a seven-year, $245 million contract in December 2019.
JULY 28, 2021 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM
Trea Turner - Exits with apparent injury Turner wasn't traded and was instead removed from Tuesday's game against the Phillies with an apparent injury, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports.
Impact Turner's exit after the top of the first inning fueled trade rumors, but he appeared to suffer an injury while running the bases when coming around to score after his single. The 27-year-old's status should be updated before the end of the evening.
JULY 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Scherzer's situation ahead of Trade Deadline PHILADELPHIA -- With the Nationals dropping 11 of their last 14 contests entering Tuesday's game against the Phillies, it's no surprise that...
JULY 27, 2021 • MLB.COM
Max Scherzer - Physically ready to start Thursday Scherzer (triceps) says he feels fine after throwing a 40-pitch bullpen session Tuesday, which leaves him physically ready to pitch Thursday against the Phillies, Mark Zuckerman of...
Impact Scherzer has checked all the boxes from a physical standpoint in order to return to the mound, but it's become increasingly likely that he won't take the ball, given that he's attracting interest from multiple clubs prior to Friday's trade deadline. The Nationals will likely clarify their pitching plans in the next day or two, but in any scenario, Scherzer should line up for a start by the end of the week, either with Washington or a new club. Paolo Espino is staying prepared to make a spot start in the event Scherzer is traded or scratched ahead of Thursday's game.
JULY 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Five Potential Max Scherzer Trade Destinations Five potential landing spots for Max Scherzer.
JULY 27, 2021 • THEBIGLEAD.COM
Nationals' Strasburg to have season-ending neck surgery
Stephen Strasburg will have season-ending neck surgery, ending another frustrating year for the Washington Nationals' 2019 World Series heroJULY 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Andrew Stevenson - Not starting third straight Stevenson is out of the starting lineup for the third consecutive game Tuesday against the Phillies, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.
Impact It appeared that Stevenson was in the process of overtaking Victor Robles as the Nationals' primary center fielder, with him getting the nod in five of six games prior to Sunday. However, Stevenson will now take a seat for the third straight game, this time against left-hander Matt Moore. It's not entirely clear how Washington plans on handling its center field situation going forward, but some sort of platoon between Stevenson and Robles could be the most likely scenario.
JULY 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Strasburg faces season-ending surgery PHILADELPHIA -- For the second straight year, Stephen Strasburg's season has come to a premature end as a result of a lingering injury conce...
JULY 27, 2021 • MLB.COM
Stephen Strasburg - Set for season-ending surgery Strasburg will undergo neurogenic thoracic outlet surgery Wednesday and will not pitch again this season, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.
Impact The issue helps explain why Strasburg had multiple setbacks as he attempted to work his way back from a neck strain. The 33-year-old will end the year having made just five starts, not much more than the two he managed last season. The Nationals hope he's able to return around the start of spring training, but a full recovery can't be guaranteed, as thoracic outlet syndrome has had a significant negative impact on the careers of many pitchers, most notably Matt Harvey. Given Strasburg's own extensive injury history, it will be difficult to have much optimism about him during draft season.
JULY 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Nats prefer quick Scherzer trade (report) It’s possible Max Scherzer has thrown his final pitch as a member of the Nationals. According to MLB Network insider Ken Rosenthal, Washingt...
JULY 27, 2021 • MLB.COM
Max Scherzer trade rumors: If Dodgers don't land Nationals' ace, which team might? Future Hall of Famer Max Scherzer will almost certainly be traded before the July 30 trade deadline, and the team that lands him will see a...
JULY 27, 2021 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
